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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes

Item # 778944

$39.83 - $55.00

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Great for hiking and traveling, the REI Sahara pants offer convertible coverage for changing weather; updated design has secure pocket closures and a longer short inseam length.

  • Lightweight nylon fabric is durable and quick drying; fabric offers a UPF rating of 50+, providing excellent skin protection from UV damage
  • Legs zip off above knees, providing 10 in. inseam shorts for warm weather
  • Articulated knees and gusseted crotch provide ease of movement and long-striding comfort
  • Pants feature 2 hand pockets, 2 back pockets along contoured yoke and 2 bellowed cargo pockets; all pockets have zippers for added security
  • Relaxed fit design has a flat front waistband that sits at the belly button; waistband features elastic at sides and belt loops
  • 12 in. zippered cuffs slide easily over shoes or boots; snap-adjustable cuff tabs help keep trail grit out of boots

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Item 778944

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes Specs

Specification

Description

StyleZip-off pants
Inseam32 inches
Shorts inseam10 inches
Adjustable waistNo
FabricNylon
Sun-protective fabricYes
GenderWomen's

REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes Customer Reviews

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REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes
 
3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Allows free movement (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 3 customers

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      May

      4

      2009

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Liked last year's version better

      By Dorothy H

      from Santa Fe, NM

      About Me Occasional Exerciser

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Pockets are all zippered
      • Poor Fit

      Best Uses

      • Casual Wear
      • Sports

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes:

      I love having zip leg pants in my size (extended sizes in women's). However, I liked the ones I purchased last year better than the new ones I just bought. Having zippers on EVERY pocket on the women's version is very awkward. And, the waist is not as adjustable or comfortable as the previous version. I plan to trade mine in for the men's version - they have the older version of pockets and a more adjustable waist.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels true to size

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      26

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Not bad

      By Bleeth

      from Boulder. CO

      About Me Conditioning Exerciser

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Durable
      • Fast drying
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Too Long
      • Uncomfortable waist band

      Best Uses

      • Photography
      • Sports

      Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes:

      I love the fact that these pants dry quickly. However, there are two problems. First, the waistband is very uncomfortable on bare skin due to the stitching. So ladies, unless you tuck in your shirt or possess undergarments that reach over your belly button it's going to suck, especially if you have a pack on.

      The second problem is the legs are too long. So unless I have my hiking boots on, I have to roll up the legs if they are attached.

      The previous reviewer does not like the zippers. I love them. It secures items such as lens caps if you don't want to lose them. Especially if you find yourself climbing or wading in the water often.

      I think the most important fix would be to get rid of the nasty uncomfortable stitching along the waist.

      • Gift:
      • No
      • Fit:
      • Feels too big

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      30

      2009

       
      4.0

      Long enough, roomy enough, comfortable

      By paswines

      from Marlow, UK (and Redondo Beach, CA)

      About Me Frequent Exerciser

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Allows Free Movement
      • Breathable
      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • HikingBackpacking

        Comments about REI Sahara Convertible Pants - Women's Extended Sizes:

        I bought these pants for my trek to Machu Picchu and they were just perfect (with some adjustments). I'm big and long-legged and normally find it really difficult to get trousers to fit. These were long enough and roomy, too. My only adjustment was to add a belt because without one the waist was much too big. However, with a belt they fit perfectly.
        Unlike another reviewer, I liked the zippers on all pockets. I found that I could put my camera in one leg pocket, my video in another, tissues, money, reading glasses, etc, in the side pockets and I didn't notice that they were there, even in difficult trekking conditions. AND they were immediately available when I needed them. I didn't use the convertible function but the placement of the zipper indicated that the shorts would be long enough to be comfortable (other convertible trousers had shorts that were MUCH too short).

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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